Re: 8.25 or 9.25 Rear End/Attn: Bill White

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Mar 25 2002 - 13:46:03 EST


So you're saying that when I got my '99 4x4 V8, the only thing between me
and a 9 1/4 (I think I have an 8 1/4) was the automatic I got instead of a
stick?

<DRD892@aol.com> wrote in message news:175.5a312df.29d0c71c@aol.com...
>
> Bill,
>
> The actual engineering break down for the 8 1/4 vs 9 1/4 is a dark secret
> held by Dodge City and CTC. It's safe to say that the heavier the truck
> is combined with engine choice, transmission choice and optional packages
> such as heavy duty suspension, trailer towing, etc. indicates what axle
> the truck will get.
>
> In your case, you have a QuadCab (Largest Dakota) with a V8 and Manual
> Transmission. This indicates a 9 1/4 Axle.
>
> David R.
> Sterling Heights
> Michigan
> drd892@aol.com



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